Mkhize revealed that two of the latest fatalities had occurred in the Western Cape province, with the other two deaths from KwaZulu-Natal.

Mkhize further noted that a total of 152 390 tests have been conducted to date, with 1 473 citizens making a full recovery.

Briefly.co.za reported that the Western Cape province had overtaken the Gauteng province as the region with the most Covid-19 cases. The Western Cape stood at 1 413 cases, with Gauteng reporting 1 281 cases according to the latest statistics.

With the lockdown restrictions easing on Friday next week, a possible resurgence in the number of cases is a major cause for concern.

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